Enjoy a truly unique stay in this historic windmill in Kirkbymoorside. Beautifully restored to offer cosy accommodation spread over five floors, it offers spectacular views from the top and a pretty garden circling its base. Sleeping up to four guests and one furry friend, this quirky and delightful property makes the perfect base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Coast.
Bursting with charm and character, this three-bedroom property provides a memorable stay. The ground-floor hallway gives you space to shrug off coats, hang up leads and wipe muddy paws before going through to the cosy lounge. Sink into the comfortable sofas after country walkies, your pup snoozing at your side, to relax with a book, watch TV, or challenge your family to a friendly board game. Climb the 12 steep stairs to the first floor to rustle up family favourites and some tasty titbits for Fido in the kitchen, then gather round the table to dine, looking over the town rooftops. On warm evenings, light the barbeque or just enjoy a drink in the garden, while your canine companion potters around. When everybody is weary-pawed, head up to the second, third and fourth floors where you’ll find a double, a single, and a foldout day bed respectively. The top bedroom has truly extraordinary views and a hanging wicker seat, but note that young children must be supervised owing to an open rail leading to the steep staircase.
Gateway to Farndale, Kirkbymoorside is heaven for antiques lovers, with antique shops, galleries and workshops, as well as a choice of pubs and restaurants. Farndale Valley offers abundant glorious walks to delight the entire pack, including the springtime favourite daffodil walk. The walled garden and castle at nearby Helmsley (6 miles) both welcome dogs on leads, and if you fancy a day at the coast, Whitby and Scarborough are 28 and 25 miles respectively.